Much has happened since my last entry.
November 5, 2010
This day will be a day of celebration for years to come because it is the day I received my endowment. I loved to receive that special gift, but I still do not know what everything meant. I know that it was all good though...it was--what I expected and not what I expected at the same time. It makes sense after studying the priesthood. I can't wait to go back so I can learn more because I feel as though I am still a lost little sheep; I don't know what so many of the symbols and such mean. This is where I will take my studies. I will read The Pearl of Great Price, and study study study what's inside. I don't know what I will learn, but I will certainly learn, and I know the Spirit of the Lord will be with me because He wants me to seek after anything that is virtuous, lovely, or of good report; all of which that book, the temple, and the priesthood are.
My favorite part going through the temple was the washing and anointing--the initiatory. I loved the blessings and promises that were made to me as an heiress and a priestess. I want to go back as soon as I can to the temple so that I can hear those wonderful words and have them restored to my memory. I learned many new things in that short time of the initiatory, and I am grateful I was worthy to learn them. May I always be worthy, and may my children be worthy as well because many great things have been promised...and still all that we are asked to do is remain faithful and to choose the right.
My second favorite part of that day was when I walked into the Celestial room. My parents, grandparents, two of my aunts, and an uncle were there to greet me. I imagine that that is exactly how it will be when I return to the heavens, and furthermore, when I have proved myself worthy to enter and remain in Heavenly Father's presence after the Judgment. Marcus will be with me then; not like when I walked into the Celestial room. Marcus was in Rexburg, and I was in Los Angeles. But thank goodness for the restored sealing power because I can now be with Marcus forever when we prove ourselves worthy, which we will do.
November 6, 2010
Racheal and Jacob were married this day. I am so happy that I was able to be in the sealing room for the ceremony. I think it was a wise choice to receive my own endowments earlier. I paid close attention to what happened during the sealing because I will soon be married to Marcus Edwards Thackeray--the man of my dreams. It will be the very BEST day of my life. Anyways, their ceremony was good. I am proud of Racheal, and I hope she understands what covenants she has made. I know she is faithful and she will do what is right and if she does not know, she will ask for help.
I was really grateful Alden was able to be at the ceremony too. It was both of our opportunity to be a part of the sealing, even just as witnesses.
It was really great to be able to see all my friends again; Meeshell, Sabrina, Sari, Caroline, Stephanie, Alden, Lee, and a few others. I was attacked, when I came out of the temple, by a mob of smiles and hugs. It was such an exciting feeling! I can't wait for that feeling when we all return to our Father. Everyone looked the same, talked the same, walked the same, but it was different without Marcus. He wasn't able to come down which was a great disappointment to me, but it wasn't possible for him. And now I only have to wait TEN days to see him! Hallelujah! He will be here for SEVEN days! ONE WEEK! I love him so so much, and I can't wait to see him so I can talk to him face to face, and one on one, and hold his hand, stroke his hair, kiss his cheeks and lips, hug him, squeeze him, watch movies with him--EVERYTHING with him. -sigh-
November 10, 2010
Marcus.
Edwards.
Thackeray.
I miss you.
Love,
Christiana
